Course Snapshot for MAT103 - Math for Clinical Calculations
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Course Competencies
The competencies you will demonstrate in this course are as follows:
- Demonstrate knowledge and use of ratios, proportions, an percentages.
- Demonstrate knowledge and use of units of measure and measurement systems.
- Demonstrate knowledge and use of algebraic operations.
- Demonstrate knowledge and use of elementary algebraic equations and formulas.
- Demonstrate knowledge and use of graphs.
- Demonstrate ability to calculate drug dosages from prescribed dosage & drug label information for oral these two problem solving ideas first.
- Demonstrate ability to calculate drug dosages from prescribed dosage & drug label information for injectable medications.
- Identify steps in calculating drug dosage ranges for pediatric patients using various methods.
- Calculate intravenous infusion rates of a drug for concentration and volume per unit time.
- Calculate intravenous infusion rates of a drug for specific body weight per unit time.
Module Outcomes Mapped to Competencies
Module 1 Learning Outcomes |
Mapped to Course Competencies (above) |
| Course Introduction | Not Applicable |
Module 2: Review of ArithmeticLearning Outcomes |
Mapped to Course Competencies (above) |
| Write percentages as decimal numbers and fractions. | 1 |
| Identify a percentage of a number and the percentage of change. | 1 |
| Estimate answers. | 1 |
| Identify and interpret parts of a Drug Prescription, Physician’s Order, and Medication Administration Record. | 6, 7 |
Module 3 : Review of Algebra
|
Mapped to Course Competencies (above) |
| Perform basic algebraic operations. | 1, 3 |
| Solve elementary algebraic equations and formulas. | 1, 4 |
| Demonstrate knowledge and use of graphs. | 1, 5 |
Module 4: Introduction to Dimensional Analysis and Systems of MeasurementLearning Outcomes |
Mapped to Course Competencies (above) |
| Solve simple problems using Dimensional Analysis. | 2 |
| Identify some common units of measurement & abbreviations. | 2 |
| Convert quantities expressed with a single unit of measurement to an equivalent quantity with another single unit of measurement. | 2 |
| Solve complex problems using Dimensional Analysis. | 2 |
Module 5: Oral and Parenteral Medications |
Mapped to Course Competencies (above) |
| Calculate simple and complex problems for oral medication. | 6 |
| Interpret drug labels. | 6 |
| Calculate dosages based on BSA. | 6 |
| Calculate doses for parenteral medications in liquid form. | 7 |
Module 6: Infusions and Pediatric Dosages |
Mapped to Course Competencies (above) |
| Convert flow rates. | 9 |
| Convert between dosage rates and IV rates. | 9 |
| Calculate infusions rates based on the size/weight. | 10 |
| Determine if a pediatric dose is within reason. | 8 |
| Calculate pediatric oral and parenteral dosages. | 8 |
Course Time Commitment and Expectations
For every credit hour, students should plan to spend an average of 2-3 hours per week for course-related activities in a 15-week course. For example, a 3 credit hour course would average an average 6-9 hours per week to read/listen to the online content, participate in discussion forums, complete assignments, and study the course material. For 10 and 6-week courses, the amount of time per week will be higher so all course competencies, module outcomes, and assignments will be covered.
Aside from typical reading assignments, this course has the following (Please Note: This list is subject to change based on the discretion of the instructor facilitating this course.):
Assignment | Points |
|---|---|
| Introduction Discussion (1 @ 5 points each) | 5 |
| Module 2, 3, 4 and 5 General Nursing Discussions (4 @ 10 points each) | 40 |
| Do the Math Discussions (13 @ 10 points each) | 130 |
| Module 3, 4, 5 and 6 Chapter Study Plan "Post-Test" Quizzes (12 @ 20 points each) | 240 |
| Module 2 Quiz (1 @ 30 points each) | 30 |
| Module Exams (4 @ 100 points each) | 400 |
| Module 6 General Nursing Discussion: Nurse Interview (1 @ 40 points) | 40 |
| Final Exam (1 @ 200 points) | 200 |
| TOTAL | 1,085 |
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